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AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd lose to Al-Wehdat

Al-Sadd lost 1-3 against Jordanian side Al-Wehdat, in the AFC Champions League group stage fourth round game, which was played at Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam on Tuesday.

With this result, Al-Sadd stay with a points tally of four, after a victory, two losses, and a draw.

Al-Wehdat succeeded in opening the scoring with the game’s first goal in the 48th minute via Mohammad Al-Damiri. ... 

Salem Al-Hajri: It will be difficult to face Al-Wehdat in the next game

Al-Sadd midfielder Salem Al-Hajri confirmed his side’s readiness ahead of their upcoming game against Jordanian side Al-Wehdat, in the fourth round of the 2022 AFC Champions League group stage.

In his statement during the pre-match press conference, Salem said: “The upcoming game against Al-Wehdat will be a special match for our team. We defeated them 5-2 in the third round, but the next game will not be easy and we have to give our best to win.” ... 

Javi Gracia: Facing Al-Wehdat in the next game will be different

Javi Gracia: The next match against Al-Wehdat will be different

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia described the upcoming game against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League group stage as “different.”

Speaking during the pre-match press conference: “It will be a different match playing against the same team. We got a deserved win against them in the third round and we will work hard to confirm our superiority and get a new victory.” ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Al-Wehdat

The Al Sadd first team held its main training session on Sunday, in preparation for facing Al Wehdat of Jordan, in the fourth round game in Group E of the AFC Champions League. The match is set to kick off at Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam at 8:15 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Al Sadd enter the match sitting in second place in Group E with 4 points, after a 1-1 draw in the first round with Nasaf of Uzbekistan, before losing 1-2 in the second round against Al Faisaly of Saudi Arabia, and then achieving a big 5-2 victory over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat. ... 

Akram Afif: It wasn’t an easy game, we really needed the three points

Al-Sadd forward Akram Afif congratulated his team’s fans after the big 5-2 win over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat in the third round of the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.

In his statement after the match, Akram said: “We congratulate the Al Sadd fans and the technical and administrative staff. The match was like life or death for us. We played a special match against a strong and organized team. ... 

Javi Gracia: Happy to beat Al-Wehdat, we were excellent offensively

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia expressed his happiness after his side’s big 5-2 win over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat, in the third round of the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.

In his statement during the press conference after the match, Gracia said: “I am very happy with the victory over Al-Wehdat and the performance of the players in the match. We performed well against Nasaf and Al-Faisaly in the first two rounds, but we were not successful.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Wehdat 5-2 for first win

Al-Sadd recorded a 5-2 victory over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat in the AFC Champions League 2022 Group E third round game played at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium on Friday.

Akram Afif scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute from a penalty, after a foul on Ali Asad in the box.

Al-Wehdat turned the score around towards the end of the first half, with goals from Ahmed Samir and Mohammed Anas in the 42nd and 44th minutes respectively. ... 

Pedro Miguel: We did not begin the tournament well

Al-Sadd defender Pedro Miguel stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the third round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Pedro said: “A difficult match awaits us against Al-Wehdat. We did not start the tournament well and we have to be fully focused to win the next match.” ... 

Javi Gracia: We must be more effective against Al-Wehdat

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia stressed the importance of the upcoming Group E clash against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the third round of the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.

Speaking during the match press conference, saying, Gracia said: “The next match is an opportunity to win. In the last two matches, we deserved better, but we didn’t get what we wanted.” ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session ahead of Al-Wehdat clash

The Al-Sadd first team held its main training session from 9 PM onwards on Wednesday, at Prince Saud bin Jiluwi Sports City Stadium, which has been designated for the Wolves’ training throughout the duration of the group stage of the 2022 AFC Champions League.

The team is preparing to face Jordanian side Al Wehdat in the third round game in Group E, which will be kick off at 8:15 PM on Friday evening at Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. ...